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Much on the ceremonial departure & arrival of the king...
Item #671986
October 28, 1669
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Oct. 28, 1669 Over half of the back page is taken up with a report from Edinburgh on the King's ceremonial departure from the Palace of Holyrood to his arrival at Parliament House, and his return. Great detail on the ceremony.
Single sheet, 7 by 11 1/4 inches, some dirtiness to the front page, otherwise good condition.
Over 340 years old and at a lesser price...
Item #649303
THE LONDON GAZETTE, 1670's (2nd-rate) A genuine issue of this famous title, the world's oldest continually published English language newspaper having begun in 1665 & is still publishing today.This newspaper is a bit "2nd rate" in condition, having minor disfigurements such as heavy foxing, edge tears, close trimming or other minor problems which allow us to discount ... See More
Interesting dialogue newspaper from 1682...
Item #670096
May 23, 1682
HERACLITUS RIDENS, London, May 23, 1682 An interesting and uncommon dialogue newspaper, which was a typical format for some periodicals of that day. Subtitled: "A Dialogue between Jest & Earnest, Concerning the Times."
Complete as a single sheet issue, 7 1/4 by 11 1/2 inches, two tiny burn holes affect just 5 letters, good condition.
From the 1600's... World's oldest continuously published English language newspaper...
Item #649260
THE LONDON GAZETTE, 1600's (2nd rate) An opportunity to purchase a lot of 5 issues of the oldest continually published English language newspaper, having started in 1665 and is still publishing today. All are from the late 1600's, priced due to minor imperfections causing them to be 2nd rate. A great opportunity for authentic 17th century newspapers at a fraction of their typical cos... See More
Gentleman's newspaper from 17th century England...
Item #675892
January 23, 1691
ATHENIAN MERCURY, London, England, Jan. 23, 1691
* Rare 17th century title
This was a fine gentleman's newspaper which was very popular in the coffeehouses of early England. Interesting reading on a wide range of topics. A very early English periodical now over 325 years old.
This newspaper was done in question/answer format. This newspaper was published at a time when there wer
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* Rare 17th century title
This was a fine gentleman's newspaper which was very popular in the coffeehouses of early England. Interesting reading on a wide range of topics. A very early English periodical now over 325 years old.
This newspaper was done in question/answer format. This newspaper was published at a time when there wer
Reports from Parliament from the 1600's...
Item #649266
VOTES OF THE HOUSE OF COMMONS, London, England, 1692 A rare British newspaper much the size of others of the day. Fine & lengthy reporting on votes and other actions in Parliament. Nice condition & rarely offered at such a price. Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have these specific photos or be of this specific date--but will have the format a... See More
Book on the trial of Quakers held at Philadelphia...
Item #668701
November 18, 1693
ATHENIAN MERCURY, London, England, Nov. 14, 1693 This was a "gentleman's" newspaper very popular in the coffeehouses of early England. Interesting reading on a wide range of topics done in question/answer format. Published at a time when there were no newspapers printing in the American colonies.
The back page has a nice ad for a book: "The JUDGMENT given forth by 28 Quaker
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The back page has a nice ad for a book: "The JUDGMENT given forth by 28 Quaker
Over 320 years old...
Item #649262
THE ATHENIAN MERCURY by John Dunton, London, England, 1695. This was a fine gentleman's newspaper which was very popular in the coffeehouses of early England. Interesting reading on a wide range of topics & one of the earliest periodicals in English. Partially in question/answer format. This newspaper was published before any American newspapers even existed.A single sheet newspaper prin... See More
The world's oldest continually published English language newspaper...
Item #649246
THE LONDON GAZETTE, 1690-1696 An opportunity for a genuine issue of the world's oldest continually published English language newspaper, having begun in 1665 & is still publishing today. This issue is well over 300 years old. Very nice condition with some minor foxing, single sheet, printed on both sides. A very popular title & a foundation for any newspaper collection.&nb... See More
Full page engravings from the 1700's...
Item #649224
(10) A lot of ten engraved plates from "Gentleman's Magazine", London, all from the 1700's (though not dated). The lot may include foldouts, prints of buildings, diagrams, maps, etc. A few defects at the margins, some of the fold lines of multi-panel plates may be archivally mended from the reverse, but otherwise nice condition.
A variant and short-lived title...
Item #649223
THE REHEARSAL OF OBSERVATOR, London, England 1704-1706 A variant title --& earlier date--of the newspaper titled "The Rehearsal", and much less common. A single sheet newspaper printed on both sides measuring 8 by 13 inches. The image shown is only an example of the layout and condition of what you will receive. Actual issues vary within the specifications given.Note: U... See More
Unusual, short-lived newspaper...
Item #649279
THE VISIONS OF SIR HEISTER RYLEY: WITH OTHER ENTERTAINMENTS, London, 1710 Sir Heister Ryley, the fictitious editor of the Visions of Sir Heister Ryley, is a man interested in all fields of learning, a "stickler in the business of truth" and absolutely averse to siding with any political party. His little newspaper was a 4 page serial. It contained essays, letters and miscellaneous ... See More
Early and notable 18th century title... Addison & Steele...
Item #649221
THE SPECTATOR, London, England, 1712 One of the more famous of the early newspapers and by the famed Addison & Steele. Nice condition, trimmed, some light browning. A single sheet issue measuring 8 by 11 1/2 inches. Red ink stamps do not appear to be present.
The oldest continuously published English language newspaper...
Item #649293
(5) THE LONDON GAZETTE A lot of five issues of the world's oldest continually published English language newspaper, all from the early 1700's (1712-1739), priced at a bargain due to being a blend of 2nd rate and slightly damaged issues. A great opportunity for authentic issues from the early 18th century at a fraction of their typical cost. The image shown is just an exam... See More
A handsome newspaper...
Item #670105
March 03, 1715
THE POST BOY, London, March 3, 1715 One of the nicer mastheads of the early 18th century with two nice engravings in the masthead, one showing a post boy on horseback "trumpeting" the news.
The front page includes: "Tuesday last being the birthday of her Royal Highness the Princess of Wales, the court then went out of mourning & there was a great appearance of the nobilit... See More
Two nice engravings in this uncommon title...
Item #671924
June 07, 1715
THE POST-MAN & THE HISTORICAL ACCOUNT, London, June 7, 1715 A newspaper formatted much like the "Post-Boy" we've offered before, but a much more scarce title. Various news of the day with some advertisements on the back page.
Complete as a single sheet issue, some foxing or staining near the masthead, 8 by 13 3/4 inches, nice condition.
At a reduced price... Early issues with the great masthead...
Item #649273
THE POST-BOY, London, 1720's (2nd-rate) A lot of 5 issues of this early title with the great masthead containing two engravings. Lightly inked or other minor problem causing them to be a bit '2nd rate'. Offered at a considerable discount. The generic photo shows what the newspaper looks like when in good condition.
Early issues with the great masthead...
Item #649232
THE POST-BOY, London, 1720's A lot of five issues of this early & decorative title with which great masthead featuring two engravings (see). Offered at a substantial discount. Single sheet and in good condition.
Handsome display newspaper from the early 1700's...
Item #649264
THE POST-BOY, London, 1723-1726 A very nice single sheet newspaper featuring two handsome engravings in the masthead (see). Various news from Great Britain and the continent of Europe, plus a partial red tax stamp on the reverse. Measures 14 1/4 by 8 1/8 inches, nice condition and great for display.
Quite uncommon from London... 1723... 1724...
Item #675893
February 14, 1724
THE TRUE BRITON, London, Feb. 14, 1723-4
* Early 18th century
The double date is due to the use of both the Julian (1723) & *Gregorian (1724) calendars at the time. A quite uncommon single sheet newspaper which has comparatively large lettering in the masthead. Rather than present news reports, this newspaper is almost entirely editorial with much on politics. The back page i... See More
Very displayable Edinburgh, Scotland newspaper...
Item #670111
September 27, 1726
THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, Sept. 27, 1726 See the photo for one of the more beautiful, displayable mastheads of the 18th century, featuring two woodblock engravings, one showing postboys on horseback trumpeting the news, and the other showing a winged angel trumpeting the news.
Additionally, the first letter in the first column is within yet another very decorative engraving, ... See More
Convicts shipped off to America... Oglethorpe before founding Georgia...
Item #675952
March 13, 1728
THE DAILY POST-BOY, London, March 13, 1728 (1729 by today's calendar)
* Early James Oglethorpe
* Convicts to America
Near the bottom of the front page is a terrific item noting: "Also the same day nine felons convicts, eight men and one woman, were brought from Oxford City to the Oxford-Arms at Holborn Bridge, and from thence carry'd down the river and put on board a shi... See More
Pre and post-war perspective from Britain...
Item #649310
(8) GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England A nice lot of eight issues, one from each decade from the 1730's thru 1809. A nice group of complete issues covering a period of 80 years, each with full title/contents page which features an engraving of St. John's Gate. Nice condition.
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Rare, early title...
Item #649222
FOG'S WEEKLY JOURNAL, London, 1731 A quite rare title from England with a very early date and a partial red tax stamp in a lower corner of the front page. Various news of the day both from England and the rest of Europe.Four pages, approximately 10 by 13 inches, a bit of foxing, overall very good. The image shown is only representative of the look (format) and condition of the issue you will... See More
Spanish cause trouble on the American seas...
Item #671791
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, February, 1739 Among the articles noted in the table of contents are: "Of the Nature of Fire, Continu'd" "Proposal for Amending the Ten Commandments" "Seventh & Eighth Commandments, how to be Understood" "Ninth and Tenth, how to be Taken" "The Case of the South Sea Company" "Reaso
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Terrific map of Eastern Canada...
Item #636698
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1746 * Great Eastern Canada map
* Jacobite Rebellion
Certainly the prime content in this issue is the quite large foldout map titled in the ornate cartouche: "A New Chart of the Coast of NEW ENGLAND, NOVA SCOTIA, NEW FRANCE or CANADA with the Island of Newfoundland, Cape Breton, St. John's, etc...". The map show much great ... See More
Great account of the Battle of Littleferry, just before Culloden... King George's War in America...
Item #657546
September 29, 1746
EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, Sept. 29, 1746 The front page has a report from America on King George's War: "...reported from Cape Breton, the accounts from New-England advising that the soldiers of that province, who were at the expedition against Cape Breton, were returned,,,that most of the Americans were come away except such as have been listed by the Governor Sir Willia... See More
Eighteenth century perspective from England...
Item #649234
(10) THE LONDON GAZETTE, a lot of ten issues of this famous newspaper covering at least 5 decades from the 1700's. All are in good condition. A nice way to gain Britain's perspective of world affairs from the 18th century. The image shown is representative of the "look" of what you will receive. Actual issues/dates will vary.
A "newspaper" for commoners...
Item #670095
February 28, 1754
THE CONNOISSEUR "By Mr. Town [pseud.], Critic, and Censor-General", London, Oct. 23, 1755 A weekly paper which lasted about 2 1/2 years as a "commoner's" counterpart to "The World" (which we sell as well), a periodical of about the same time which dealt more with the interests of aristocrats.
James Boswell says in his "Life of Johnson", "...I... See More
18th century Scotland...
Item #649233
THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, 1750's A very early lot of five newspapers from Scotland, with news of the day. A great period set at a considerable discount from the regular per-issue price. Nice condition. The images shown are representative of the look and condition of those you will receive. Actual dates vary in the later 1750's.
Displayable Act of Parliament...
Item #666692
January 01, 1759
ACT OF PARLIAMENT, London, England, 1759 Nice full title page has an engraving of the Royal coat-of-arms. Inside has an act: "...for adding certain annuities...to the joint stock...and for carrying the several duties therein mentioned to the Sinking fund..."
A decorative document given the displayable title page.
Twenty pages, 11 by 7 1/4 inches, nice condition.... See More
Five British newspapers from the 1760's - 1790's...
Item #649294
(5) An interesting lot of five British newspapers, containing at least three different titles. They span the 1760's thru the 1790's and include at least one from each decade. In average or better condition. Some may have red ink stamps (partial or otherwise). Certainly a one-of-a-kind grouping. The photos are representative of the look and condition of what you will receive.
Pre-Revolutionary War era lot...
Item #649258
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, London, 1760's A lot of 10 issues of this famous & popular newspaper at a bargain price. A good set to show the state of affairs in England and the world shortly before the American Revolution. All are complete in 8 pages, 8 1/2 by 11 inches, & are in nice condition.
Pre-Stamp Act to just prior to the Revolutionary War...
Item #649252
THE LONDON CHRONICLE. A collection of ten issues, one from each year 1763 thru 1772, crossing the critical period from the just prior to the Stamp Act to just before the outbreak of the pre-Revolutionary War tensions. Each 8 pages & in nice condition.
Pirates are hanged in Martinique...
Item #667019
June 14, 1765
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, June 14, 1765 Page 6 has over half a column headed: "America" with datelines from Charleston, Boston and Savannah containing various news reports. One bit notes: "...from Martinico...he saw three pirates hanged there; eleven others were also condemned. They belonged to a pirate sloop of six carriage guns...".
Eight pages, 8 by 11 inches, go... See More
Boundary troubles with the Cherokee Indians...
Item #666937
July 17, 1766
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, July 17, 1766 An inside page has reports datelined from Charleston, Philadelphia and Annapolis, dealing with various unrelated items.
An additional report from Charleston notes: "...the boundary line between this Province & the Cherokee Indians has been lately run...the Indians express great uneasiness at the limits between their lands & those
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An additional report from Charleston notes: "...the boundary line between this Province & the Cherokee Indians has been lately run...the Indians express great uneasiness at the limits between their lands & those
News from NewYork City...
Item #670149
November 03, 1766
THE GLOCESTER JOURNAL, England, Nov. 3, 1766 Page 2 is mostly taken up with news reports headed: "America" with datelines from Martinique and New York, the latter having details concerning a trial.
Four pages, handsome masthead, red tax stamp on the front page, very nice condition.
Uncommon provincial title with a decorative masthead...
Item #649299
THE GLOCESTER JOURNAL, England, 1767-68 (currently spelled Gloucester). Here is a very nice, four page issue from the year the Stamp Act was repealed and just a few years before the outbreak of the Revolutionary War in the colonies. This issue has a very nice & decorative masthead featuring engravings on either side. The front page also has a red-inked tax stamp. This issue contains various ne... See More
Early Florida mention...
Item #670139
September 12, 1767
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, September 12, 1767 Page 2 has a report noting that Halifax, Nova Scotia, has: "...upwards of 300 houses have been built in that place within the course of two years...".
Another page has a report taken from "The South Carolina Gazette", mostly taken up with of the Lt. Governor of West Florida which includes: "...What most other Colonie... See More
Creating the Mason-Dixon Line: map of America...
Item #667277
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, December, 1769 Certainly the prime feature of this issue is the nice full page map of the Chesapeake region showing parts of Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and all of Delaware.The inset in the lower right corner reads: "A Map of that Part of America where a Degree of Latitude was Measured for the Royal Society: By Cha. Mason, & ... See More
Troubles in America... A colonial town plan print...
Item #648488
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1770 Perhaps the most intriguing item in this issue is a fascinating article titled: "New Plan for an American Town" which takes over a full page and which includes an interesting and unusual print of it (see). A legend of the various parts of the town is included as well, including the "common land" the "public squa
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Ben Franklin appointed agent...
Item #667014
December 19, 1771
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Dec. 19, 1771 Inside has a report headed "America" from Philadelphia noting in part: "...Benjamin Franklin, Esq., is appointed Agent for this province at the Court of Great Britain, for the ensuing year."
Other news of the day, mostly European, plus ads as well. Eight pages, 8 by 11 inches, great condition.
Inhabitants of New Zealand... Plate of Algernon Sidney...
Item #659890
July 01, 1773
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, July, 1773 Near the back is a nearly full column report headed: "America - New York". Also an article: "Interesting Anecdotes of the Life of Algernon Sydney, the English Patriot" as well as a full page plate of him. Sidney was an English politician who was accused of platting against the life of Charles II, for which he would be executed.
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The latest news from America on the Revolutionary War...
Item #670461
November 01, 1775
TOWN AND COUNTRY MAGAZINE, London, November, 1775 Formatted very much like 'Gentleman's Magazine' but a much less common title.
There are various "Political Debates" on the military situation in America and what it might take to be victorious, portions shown in the photos. Included are "Debates on the Land Tax ill as it relates to funding for the war in America.
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Capture of Ethan Allen....
Item #663891
November 16, 1775
THE WEEKLY MAGAZINE OR EDINBURGH AMUSEMENT, Scotland, Nov. 16, 1775 Inside has a letter to the King noting in part: "...with equal sorrow & surprise that we find ourselves called upon to express our abhorrence & detestation of those rebellious violences into which some of your majesty's subjects on the continent of America have been unhappily deluded..." with more.
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Battle of White Plains... Franklin in France...
Item #659508
December 19, 1776
THE LONDON EVENING POST, England, Dec. 19, 1776 The front page has a report noting: "Dr. Benjamin Franklin is arrived at Paris. He left Philadelphia on the 31st of October & arrived at Nantz last Friday in one of the American armed ships of 18 guns...is said Dr. Franklin has carried to the French Court the ratification of a treaty, which Mr. Deane has been some time negociating betw... See More
Revolutionary War era lot...
Item #649259
THE LONDON GAZETTE, a lot of five issues of this famous newspaper, one each from 1777, 1778, 1779, 1780, and 1781, covering 5 years in and around the Revolutionary War. The lot is a blend of 1st and somewhat 2nd-rate issues. Although no direct war content is to be found, they are great period items giving a nice perspective of life during this formative period in world history. Most are 4 pages, a... See More
Great accounts of the war in New Jersey & elsewhere... Washington named Lord Protector...
Item #659726
March 18, 1777
THE LONDON EVENING-POST, England, March 18, 1777 Pages 3 and 4 contains much news concerning the war in America including: "...We are in daily expectation of a visit from 7000 New England forces on their march to this place...that General Howe had drawn all the forces off Long Island to New York to protect that city. The King's army have evacuated all Jersey north of Amboy..." ... See More
Much on taxation... noting the 4th of July...
Item #666883
April 29, 1777
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, April 29, 1777 Page 3 has an item noting: "...reported so far as relate to government mention that after a large detachment of the King's troops on the island had been sent as a reinforcement to Gen. Howe's army in the Jerseys, the rebels had made several attempts to repossess themselves and drive away the King's forces...they retired without c... See More
Americans have Cornwallis surrounded...
Item #659884
May 31, 1777
THE LONDON EVENING POST, England, May 31, 1777 Much of page 2 is taken up with reports on the debates in the House o Lords which includes various discussion on the situation in America. Page 3 has: "...that Lord Cornwallis, with 8000 men...are surrounded by the Americans...The Americans have also erected strong batteries along the shore of Rariton River...General Howe have been embarked... See More
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Fax: 1-570-326-7606
E-mail: info@rarenewspapers.com
Hours
Monday through Friday, 7:30 - 4 (ET)
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